Discography:
- 1 split LP/CD with VARATHRON(THE BLACK ARTS-1991)
- 2 full albums and 1 mini-album in the legendary OSMOSE PRODUCTIONS(CROSSING THE FIERY PATH-1993,SCARLET EVIL_WITCHING BLACK-1995, ANCIENT PRIDE-1997),
- 1 full album and 1 best of compilation with BLACK LOTUS RECORDS(IV:MALICE-2000, 12 YEARS DOING THE DEVIL'S WORK(2002),
- 1 full album with Dockyard1 (THE SOUND OF LUCIFER STORMING HEAVEN 2007),
- 1 split CD/LP on Dark Side Records (FOR THE TEMPLE OF THE SERPENT SKULL-2009).
The band is considered a pioneer of the second wave of black metal along with DARKTHRONE, SAMAEL, IMPALED NAZARENE, EMPEROR, ROTTING CHRIST, ENSLAVED, etc. They have influenced various bands and set the standards for the Greek Black Metal scene.
Invictus
Necromantia Lyrics
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Black as the pit from pole to pole
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud
Under the bludgeonings of chance
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the horror of shade
Ad yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid
It matters not how strait the gate
How charged with punishments the scroll
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul
The lyrics to Necromantia's song "Invictus" are a powerful statement of the human spirit's indomitable will to persevere through hardship and adversity. The song's title, derived from the Latin word for "unconquered," sets the tone for a message of strength and resilience that runs throughout the lyrics. The opening lines, "Out of the night that covers me / Black as the pit from pole to pole," use vivid imagery to evoke a sense of darkness and despair, but the tone quickly turns to one of gratitude as the singer thanks "whatever gods may be" for their "unconquerable soul."
The second verse continues the theme of resilience in the face of hardship, with the singer describing how they have "not winced nor cried aloud / Under the bludgeonings of chance." Despite their wounds, they remain unbowed and unbroken, a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience. The final verse takes a philosophical turn, acknowledging the inevitability of suffering and death but declaring that the singer remains unafraid, asserting that they are "the master of [their] fate / [and] the captain of [their] soul."
Overall, "Invictus" is a powerful declaration of the human spirit's strength and resilience in the face of adversity, a message that resonates with listeners across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the night that covers me
Starting off in the midst of darkness and obscurity
Black as the pit from pole to pole
The extent and degree of darkness is absolute
I thank whatever gods may be
Acknowledging the role of divine forces
For my unconquerable soul
Grateful for having an undefeated spirit
In the fell clutch of circumstance
Caught in the grasp of adverse situations
I have not winced nor cried aloud
Maintaining composure despite immense pain
Under the bludgeonings of chance
Being repeatedly struck by the blows of fate
My head is bloody but unbowed
Although wounded, refusing to bow down or give up
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looking beyond the current state of misery and suffering
Looms but the horror of shade
Only darkness and fear awaits ahead
Ad yet the menace of the years
Despite the threats in future years
Finds and shall find me unafraid
Remaining fearless and unbroken
It matters not how strait the gate
The difficulty of the path ahead is inconsequential
How charged with punishments the scroll
Regardless of the extent of punishments of life
I am the master of my fate
In control of one's own destiny
I am the captain of my soul
Steering the course of one's own life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Adrian888
Tracklist:
0:00 1. The Blair Witch Cult
04:12 2. Those Who Never Sleep
10:37 3. Disciples of Sophia (The Templars)
16:32 4. Murder, Magic and Tears
21:35 5. Invictus
29:13 6. Malice
37:20 7. Circle of Burned Doves
Phosphorus
Such an underrated album and is such a pity cause is so good indeed.
Ivan Golubović
Necromantia was one of the best black metal bands in the world!
Adrian888
Tracklist:
0:00 1. The Blair Witch Cult
04:12 2. Those Who Never Sleep
10:37 3. Disciples of Sophia (The Templars)
16:32 4. Murder, Magic and Tears
21:35 5. Invictus
29:13 6. Malice
37:20 7. Circle of Burned Doves
giannis panagiotou
What a MASTERPIECE
papa charlie
HAIL HELLENIC BLACK METAL !!!
Tomek
solos on this album are incredible
Nora Zimmerman
excellent, love the depth of the bass
Emil Psakhov
Best black metal album in my opinion.
Erlon Lima
Ouvindo agora 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🇧🇷
Jacek Sky
Killer 🤘